This is a comprehensive study of the career of one type of rally car -
the BMC Mini-Cooper/Mini-Cooper S. In the 1960s the Mini became famous
as Britain's most successful rally car. It combined superb handling, a
tiny body shell, high-performance engines and the excellence of
front-wheel-drive in an irresistible package. Not only this, but the
works team included famous drivers like Paddy Hopkirk, Timo Makinen and
Rauno Aaltonen. The works Minis not only won the Monte Carlo three
times - 1964, 1965 and 1967 - along with the European Rally Championship
in 1965, but also won events all over the world. Because Minis were
British, and well-promoted, they became seen as giant-killers, and were
the people's favorite for many years. The car outpaced many of its
rivals, and this book examines exactly who they were, and how they came
to be defeated by the 'mighty Mini.' Even today, works Minis appear at
every gathering of classic cars - and in 2009, Mini celebrates its 50th
birthday. Packed with over 100 photographs, this book is a fitting and
timely tribute to a much-loved Rally Giant.